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Task force commander critical of Victoryland closing

By John Tyson contends Victoryland owner violated court order

Montgomery, AL – - The commander of the Governor's TaskForce on Illegal Gambling says updating thousands of gamblingmachines at VictoryLand in Shorter violates a court order. VictoryLand shut down its 6,000 machines Monday night. OwnerMilton McGregor said it is for computer upgrades that have beenplanned for some time, and the work will take a few days. VictoryLand got a court order Friday morning that blocked a raidby the governor's task force. Task force Commander John Tyson Jr.said that court order required the casino to preserve the evidence.He said altering the equipment is a direct violation of that courtorder and shows that McGregor thinks he is above the law.